How often should I water the lettuce?

Water the lettuce in time after planting, and then depend on the actual weather conditions. Water it about once every 4 days. In the early growth stage of the lettuce, water loss is faster and it needs to be watered once every 2 days. When it reaches the peak growth period, it is best to water it every morning or evening. There should be no water accumulation in the field when watering. It is best to use flooding irrigation. It is best to use river, lake or well water when watering.

How to water lettuce

1. Watering method : If the flower soil has good water retention, watering it once every two or three days is enough. Overwatering will cause root rot. Water the flowers in the morning or evening, not at noon. Just like people, suddenly pouring cold water on the pot on a hot day will cause the roots to be unable to adapt and cause root burn.

2. Water according to soil conditions : When watering, you must decide whether you need or control the amount of water based on the soil conditions, and what range it should be controlled within. If there is no shortage of water in the land, then don't water it, just spray it.

Precautions for watering lettuce

1. It is best to water on a sunny day : Generally speaking, it is best to choose a sunny day, but if it is sunny for a few days after watering, better results can be achieved.

2. Control the humidity after watering : After watering, the temperature must be properly controlled and kept at around 40°C. Then the greenhouse needs to be kept sealed for about an hour, which can effectively increase the temperature in the soil.

What to do if you overwater your lettuce

If you water the lettuce too much, you need to control the water and fertilizer, and check whether there is any disease. If the plant has spots, you need to spray it with 500 times diluted 50% methyl thiophanate, 800 times diluted 90% carbendazim + 750 times diluted vitality agent, spray once every 7 days, for 2-3 times in a row, and then reduce the amount of watering at other times.

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